Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast
Biloxi, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251652)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (228) 374-4434 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 73% would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast, and 71% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS data. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast serves 27 ZIP codes from its Biloxi, MS office in Harrison County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast is Medicare-certified (CCN 251652, since 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost details are provided beyond this coverage fact.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast is a for-profit hospice based in Biloxi, Mississippi, serving Harrison County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 2009 (CCN 251652).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 73% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 71% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, though the recommendation and rating figures give a sense of family caregiver experience.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 53.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a measure of how closely care aligns with patient needs at the end of life.
Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast serves 27 ZIP codes from its Biloxi office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies terminal illness; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast is Medicare-certified (CCN 251652) since September 30, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS Care Compare, 73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 71% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 27 ZIP codes from its Biloxi, MS office in Harrison County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care; CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 2009.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for those with a terminal diagnosis who are focusing on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care — pain management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (228) 374-4434 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice directly at (228) 374-4434 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, staff availability, how care needs are met, and how the hospice supports families; contact this hospice at (228) 374-4434 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice Of The Gulf Coast directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251652?state=MS to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.